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What's On

Scroll down the page to discover an exciting range of events every month as well regular, weekly activities, for all ages, on offer at your local Idea Store.

	Painting the Hamlets Thursday 15 November - Thursday 25 April 2019 Activites and events based around an exhibition of paintings from the Local History Library and Archives which depict landscapes, river views and street scenes in Tower Hamlets. Most of the work featured is from the twentieth century and the artists featured include the former Mayor of Bethnal Green and member of the East London Group of artists, Albert Turpin, whose image of the Jolly Butcher pub in Cabbage Court off Brick Lane is used in the flyer above. Works by Ray Walker, Doreen Fletcher, Ronald Morgan, Noel Gibson, Rose Henriques, and Geoffrey Scowcroft Fletcher also feature. View the full programme of events Local History Library and Archives
March
	Women's History Month Throughout March March Is Women's History Month. Idea Store has a programme of events, activities and exhibitions to highlight and celebrate the contribution of women in history and contemporary society. View the full Women's History Month programme
	EDEN City Outreach Community Research EDEN City Outreach is conducting Community Research into its Community Support Network [CSN] proposal. A local CSN could facilitate: A an ‘every-man’ approach to governance that allows your shared stories and real-lived experiences to inform local decisions; & Professionally supported and co-ordinated widespread community collaborations as Key to overcoming localised everyday challenges. Visit the EDEN City stall at your local Idea Store to discuss how local CSN could help you. 2 March 1:00 - 3:00pm Idea Store Bow 8 March 11:00am-1:00pm Idea Store Whitechapel 15 March 11:00am-1:00pm Idea Store Watney Market 16 March 11:00am-1:00pm Idea Store Chrisp Street 22 March 11:00am-1:00pm Idea Store Canary Wharf
	Turn Your Pain into Power Saturday 23 March 3:00 - 5:00pm Part of Women's History Month. “Every women has the capacity to move mountains if she finds the courage within herself to become a little resilient and turn her pain into power” Marzana Rahman will share her story about how her determination not to be defined by her abusive past led her on a journey of battling loneliness, learning about self-love, empowerment and advocacy which gave her the courage to challenge the stiff upper lip attitude on divorce and domestic violence within the South Asian community. This talk and workshop will teach you about how a positive mind -frame is the first step in achieving anything that you want in life. Free to attend but booking is required. Idea Store Whitechapel
	Free Taster Session: Promote and Sell your Work Online (B4497) Saturday 30 March, 10:00am - 2:00pm Enrolment required. This free taster is designed for Artists and Makers to think how they go about promote and selling their work online. It is a friendly supportive course where ideas and experiences are shared. The focus for the day taster course will be: An introduction to Adobe Illustrator to create some digital logo ideas. A general discussion sharing what is you are making, identifying any unique selling points and who it is for. Exploring your unique identity. To enrol visit your local Idea Store or call the enrolment line on 020 7364 5665. Idea Store Whitechapel
April
	Easter Holiday Activities A programme of activities and events for children over the Easter Holidays. View all Easter Holiday activities

Throughout the Year
	Story Time Rhymes, stories and fun for babies and children up to 5 years old, plus time to choose your favourite books! Story Time takes place at all Idea Stores and libraries Monday to Saturday10:30am - 11:15am
	Reading Aloud Relax after school with refreshments and a story The Daily Serial for children up to 11 years takes place at all Idea Stores and libraries. Monday to Friday, 3:30pm
	Idea Store Business Workshops and Seminars Idea Store runs a monthly series of seminars and workshops for small business at Idea Store Whitechapel. Whether you're just starting out, have a great business idea or need help with marketing or your online social media presence - we'll have a seminar for you - and it's FREE. See our current events

Mondays

	Conversation Club Meet new friends and practise your English at this free and friendly conversation club. For speakers of other languages. Mondays, 10:00 - 11:00am Idea Store Bow Mondays, 10:00 - 11:00am Idea Store Chrisp Street Mondays, 2:00 - 3:00pm Idea Store Canary Wharf
	Job Support Session with Krypton Training Delivered in partnership with Krypton Training Ltd, a specialist careers advice and employment support service provider. Helps you with the skills you need to get back to work, including creation of CVs and covering letters and support with application forms and interview technique. For more information or to book an appointment contact 020 7375 3843 Mondays, 10:00am - 5:00pm Idea Store Whitechapel
	Prime Time Have an enjoyable and relaxing time, meet new and familiar friends, enjoy a cup of coffee and chat with staff about new books, CDs, DVDs. For the over 50s. Mondays, 10:15am - 11:45am Idea Store Whitechapel Mondays, 11:00am - 12.00pm Idea Store Bow
	Knit Wits Bring your knitting, lunch and hang out with other knitters.New members always welcome. Unravel and unwind!! Mondays 1:00 - 2:00pm Idea Store Canary Wharf
	Make the Most of Your Tablet, Your Computer and the Internet Learn and practice basic computer skills at your own pace. Mondays, 1.00pm - 2.00pm Idea Store Bow
	Book Break Sit back and relax whilst listening to stories and poems, or join in with the reading and conversation. Mondays, 2pm - 2.45pm Idea Store Whitechapel
	Boys' Book Club For boys up to 11 years. A club especially for boys to get together and share their reading experiences, explore a range of reading materials and media and talk about anything that interests them. Snacks and drinks provided. Have lots of fun making friends and enjoy a variety of activities. Look out for quizzes and prizes – and maybe a penalty shoot out. In all Idea Stores and libraries Mondays, 4:00 pm
	PopLaw Legal Advice PopLaw is FREE legal advice clinic run by qualified solicitors who will offer initial legal advice on all areas of the law except family and immigration. This is a drop-in service, no appointments necessary. Mondays, 6:15pm - 8:15pm (starts 6 February 2017) Idea Store Whitechapel

Tuesdays

	Job Club at Cubitt Town Library Help with CV writing, job searching, course information and volunteering, with an Employment Adviser from the East End Community Foundation. Tuesdays, term-time only, 10:30am - 4:00pm Cubitt Town Library Make the Most of Your Tablet, Your Computer and the Internet Learn and practice basic computer skills at your own pace. Tuesdays, 10.00am - 12.00pm Idea Store Watney Market Prime Time Have an enjoyable and relaxing time, meet new and familiar friends, enjoy a cup of coffee and chat with staff about new books, CDs, DVDs. For the over 50s. Tuesdays 11:15am - 12:45pm Bethnal Green Library
	Toy Library Borrow good quality educational toys to enjoy at home with all the family. Run in partnership with Toyhouse. Tuesdays (Term Time Only) 11.00am - 11.45am Idea Store Bow
	Conversation Club Meet new friends and practise your English at this free and friendly conversation club. For speakers of other languages. Thursday, 11:00am - 12:00pm Idea Store Whitechapel
	Job Support Session with Krypton Training National Career Service and Employment Support service provided in partnership with Krypton Training Ltd. Helps you with the skills you need to get back to work, including creation of CVs and covering letters and support with application forms and interview technique. For more information or to book an appointment contact 020 7375 3843 2nd and 4th Tuesday of month, 10:00am - 5:00pm Idea Store Chrisp Street 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, 10:00am - 4:30pm Idea Store Bow
	Book Break Sit back and relax whilst listening to stories and poems, or join in with the reading and conversation. Tuesdays, 1:00pm - 2:00pm, Idea Store Canary Wharf Tuesdays, 2:00pm - 3:30pm, Idea Store Chrisp Street
	Girls' Book Club This group is a fun way for girls to get together and enjoy stories and a wide variety of activities, such as quizzes and creative projects. Make new friends and gain new experiences by taking part. In all Idea Stores and libraries Tuesdays at 4:00pm
	PopLaw Legal Advice PopLaw is FREE legal advice clinic run by qualified solicitors who will offer initial legal advice on all areas of the law except family and immigration. This is a drop-in service, no appointments necessary. Tuesdays, 6:00pm - 8:00pm Idea Store Chrisp Street
	Bengali Book Group Discuss books with fellow readers and share in the rich cultural diversity of the Bengali language and community. First Tuesday of every month, 6:30pm - 8:00pm Idea Store Whitechapel

Wednesday

	Idea Store Job Club Step by step guide to Universal Job Match. Learn to sign up and navigate the site, do a self-assessment to find out your strengths and weaknesses and get one to one support. Wednesdays, 10:00 - 11:30am Idea Store Bow
	Conversation Club Meet new friends and practise your English at this free and friendly conversation club. For speakers of other languages. Wednesdays, 11:00am - 12:00pm Idea Store Watney Market
	Citizens Advice Bureau Service - Advice in Chinese Information and Advice on all general enquiries in Tower Hamlets aimed at Chinese speakers. Booking an appointment is necessary. To book an appointment call 020 7247 1050 Wednesdays, 10:00am - 1:00pm 塔橋區公民諮詢局諮詢服務逢星期三早上10時至下午1時在Chrisp Street Idea Store提供諮詢服務。如要預約時間，請於星期一至星期五上午10時至下午4時致電 0207 247 1050，我們每次最多只能接見5位客戶 Idea Store Chrisp Street
	Legal Advice Free 30 minute one to one legal advice sessions with barrister Allison Fordham. By appointment only. To check available dates and book a slot please check with staff at the Help Desk in person at Idea Store Canary Wharf. Two Wednesdays in the month, 4pm - 6pm Idea Store Canary Wharf
	Job Support Session with Krypton Training National Career Service and Employment Support service provided in partnership with Krypton Training Ltd. Helps you with the skills you need to get back to work, including creation of CVs and covering letters and support with application forms and interview technique. For more information or to book an appointment contact 020 7375 3843 3rd Wednesday of month, 10:00am - 5:00pm, Idea Store Watney Market 4th Wednesday of the month, 10:00am - 5:00pm Idea Store Canary Wharf Every Wednesday, 10:00am - 5:00pm Idea Store Whitechapel
	Job Club Our Job Club which offers free, friendly advice on finding suitable training courses, developing your employability skills, Writing CVs and application form and searching for a jobs and interview techniques. Wednesdays, 10:00am - 12:30pm Idea Store Whitechapel
	Aaj Kal: Current affairs in Bengali Discuss local and international news,views or even a book and learn basic computer skills over tea and coffee. Wednesdays, 11:00am - 12:00pm Idea Store Chrisp Street
	Make the Most of Your Tablet, Your Computer and the Internet Learn and practice basic computer skills at your own pace. Wednesdays, 12:00pm - 1:00pm Cubitt Town Library Wednesdays, 2:00 - 4:00pm Idea Store Chrisp Street
	Code Club Would you like to learn to make your own computer games? At Code Club you can learn to make cool games, animations and websites too! Fun for ages 7 - 11 years Wednesdays at 4pm In all Idea Stores and libraries
	Chess Club Come along and play chess, learn or polish your game in a relaxed and friendly environment. Suitable for children aged 7+. Complete beginners and experienced players welcome. Wednesdays, 5:30 - 6:00pm, Children Only 6:30 - 7:00pm, All ages Idea Store Whitechapel
	Turning Pages Book Group A chance to talk all things books! Disover this month's Book Group title! Third Wednesday of every month 6 - 7.30pm Idea Store Canary Wharf
	Book Group Discuss books with fellow readers at our informal, free monthly meetings. Disover this month's Book Group title! First Wednesday of the month, 7:00pm - 8:30pm Idea Store Bow
	Job Club Drop into our free workshops for help with finding employment or starting your own business. Use our online resources: · Self-assessments on Universal Skills · Create or improve your CV · Tips on interview questions and answers · Apply for Universal Job Match · Online applications · Apply for volunteer roles with Idea Store · Access and download eBooks, magazines, newspapers, music and audiobooks Wednesdays 2:00 - 3:00pm Idea Store Watney Market

Thursday

	Citizens Advice Bureau Service Information and Advice on all general enquiries in Tower Hamlets. Booking an appointment is necessary. To book an appointment call 020 7247 1050 Thursdays, 9:30am - 1:00pm Idea Store Chrisp Street
	Prime Time Come along to our weekly gatherings for anyone over 50! We aim to bring you culture, news, books, activities, talks and outings. Prime Time sessions are a great way to unwind and relax with a cup of tea. Thursdays, 10:00am - 12:00pm, Idea Store Chrisp Street Thursdays, 10:00am - 12:00pm, Idea Store Watney Market Thursdays, 10:30am - 12:00pm, Cubitt Town Library
	Book Break Sit back and relax whilst listening to stories and poems, or join in with the reading or conversation. Thursdays, 2:30pm - 4:30pm Bethnal Green Library Thursdays, 2:00pm - 3:30pm Idea Store Watney Market
	Make the Most of Your Tablet, Your Computer and the Internet Learn and practice basic computer skills at your own pace. Thursdays, 2.00pm - 3.00pm Idea Store Canary Wharf
	Idea Online [all ages] First Thursday every month 2:00 - 3:00pm and 5:00 - 6:00pm Did you know that Idea Store has a range of exciting online services? Come along to our guided demonstrations. Idea Store Chrisp Street
	Teenage Book Club For over 12s only.Let’s share reading with others in a relaxing and friendly environment. Work with Idea Store staff to create a place that is special for you, where you can spend time with your friends and make new ones. In all Idea Stores and libraries Thursdays, 4:00pm
	Book Group A chance to talk all things books! Disover this month's Book Group title! 3rd Thursday of the month, 6:00 - 7:00pm Cubitt Town Library
	Book Group Discuss your favourite books with fellow readers at our free monthly bookgroup. Disover this month's Book Group title! 2nd Thursday of every month, 6:30pm - 8:00pm Idea Store Whitechapel
	Book Group Discuss your favourite books with fellow readers at our free monthly bookgroup.. Disover this month's Book Group title! 4th Thursday of every month, 6:30pm - 8:00pm Idea Store Watney Market

Friday

	Royal Society for the Blind Job Club The Royal London Society for the Blind Employment Services Team can help you to achieve your career goals, and will support you on your journey towards a job.This is a drop-in service, no appointments necessary. Fridays, 10:00am - 12:00pm Idea Store Chrisp Street
	Job Club Drop into our free workshops for help with finding employment or starting your own business. Use our online resources: · Self-assessments on Universal Skills · Create or improve your CV · Tips on interview questions and answers · Apply for Universal Job Match · Online applications · Apply for volunteer roles with Idea Store · Access and download eBooks, magazines, newspapers, music and audiobooks Fridays 11:00am - 12:00pm Idea Store Chrisp Street
	Councillor Bex White – Surgery Do you have any questions or concerns about local government? Come along to speak with Bex White to discuss the issues. No appointment required. 3rd Friday of every month, 9:30 – 11:30am Idea Store Chrisp Street
	Account3 Legal Advice Session Free, drop-in general legal advice session with Account3. Money and debt, housing, council tax, employment rights, special needs education, consumer issues. Fridays, 2:00pm - 4:00pm Idea Store Bow
	Make the Most of Your Tablet, Your Computer and the Internet Learn and practice basic computer skills at your own pace. Fridays, 2.15pm - 3.45pm Idea Store Whitechapel
	Homework Club Homework to do? We will help you find the answers with Britannica Online and other online and printed resources. In all Idea Stores and libraries Fridays from 4:00pm

Saturday

	Dads' Club Dads’ Club is for dads to share books with their children. In all Idea Stores and libraries Saturdays, 11:15am
	Family Reading Group An opportunity for families to read together and share stories. Meet new families and make new friends. In all Idea Stores and libraries Saturdays, 2:15pm

Sunday

Art Club
Explore your creative side, find out about famous artists and look at how illustrations complement a story. Age: 5 - 11yrs.
Sundays, 2:15pm
Idea Store Bow, Idea Store Canary Wharf, Idea Store Chrisp Street and Idea Store Whitechapel